Hey all, emtb newbie, and another tyre question

[mr_mojo97]

Hi, so I'm not new to biking (last bike was a 2007 Stumpjumper FSR). Anyways, I'm early 50's now and the missus and I decided to get a couple of new bikes - hers a Specialized Como 3 and mine Whyte E505 and we're well happy with them both. Mostly.
So, mainly we're just doing road stuff probably 85% off the time and maybe upto 20 - 25 miles at a time, just pottering about, nowt serious, nothing too heavy going, no downhills, no knarly single-track, not anymore. Booooo.

Anyhoo, so 3 times out on the bike, first time 1 puncture, 2nd time 2 punctures, 3rd time 3 punctures - every puncture a hawthorn! Her - none at all. So I want some new tyres - I guess I'm gonna have to go tubeless. The knobbly ones that are on it from new are noisy, slow, and quite thin. I've had a look around and there are obviously millions of options. Bearing in mind, we're in Scotland, so damp/ wet at the very least. I can't see us going out in a downpour.
So, I suppose I'm looking something quieter than a tractor, capable of both mainly road, but the odd track/ gravel road, fire road - nothing that's gonna knock my fillings out anyways and is as puncture resistant as i can get. Am I looking for the impossible? Oh, its a 29er so I'd be looking for something 2.3 - 2.4 I think. Do I need e-bike specific tyres for this kind of riding, price isn't an issue. Hope you can help. TIA
Les

 

[KnollyBro]

Welcome back to biking and lucky you to find something to do with your wife. While you may find that you are on the low end of the average age for members on this forum, there is a wealth of experience from all around the world to found here. As for tires, you might find looking in the Tire specific section if someone doesn't speak up with your original post.

Tyres, Inserts & Pressure sensors

While this Forum is primarily for emtbs, I am sure there is someone who can answer your question about a good road tire that still has some puncture resistance. Going tubeless may be your best bet and there are many Youtube videos on the subject.
Good luck and happy riding!

 

[irie]

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Anyhoo, so 3 times out on the bike, first time 1 puncture, 2nd time 2 punctures, 3rd time 3 punctures - every puncture a hawthorn! Her - none at all.
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What tyres are on your bike and on her bike?

 

[mr_mojo97]

Welcome back to biking and lucky you to find something to do with your wife. While you may find that you are on the low end of the average age for members on this forum, there is a wealth of experience from all around the world to found here. As for tires, you might find looking in the Tire specific section if someone doesn't speak up with your original post.

Tyres, Inserts & Pressure sensors

While this Forum is primarily for emtbs, I am sure there is someone who can answer your question about a good road tire that still has some puncture resistance. Going tubeless may be your best bet and there are many Youtube videos on the subject.
Good luck and happy riding!

Ah, thanks bud. I should have looked there first. I'll check now. Ta

 

[mr_mojo97]

What tyres are on your bike and on her bike?

Hi, thanks. Maxxis Forekaster on mine and Pathfinder Sport on hers (they don't do 29 in that though unfortunately). Ta

 

[RustyMTB]

You don't specifically need ebike tyres but they won't hurt if you see what I mean. The big win with any MTB tyre is tubeless. This will sort out your puncture problems more than any particular tyre choice. If it were me, I''d take it back to the bike shop & get them to do the conversion, then ride off into the sunset, happy. Tubeless is easy enough to do at home but it is a faff, one of those things where getting the bike shop to do it is worth the money.

 

[Paulquattro]

Welcome to the site

 

[Gareth]

Hawthorns are a pain, they’ll basically go through anything. I notice the Pathfinder Sport has “BlackBelt flat protection” whatever that is, and perhaps it is working. I would have thought the Maxxis would be fine also, it claims “EXO puncture protection”, and as a light trail tyre should be suited to your needs.

A few thoughts,

Maybe you have just been unlucky, Hawthorns will pretty much go through anything when they want to.

I find well inflated tyres will resist punctures better than soft tyres, but you don’t want to go too high and loose all ride quality.

If the farmer or landowner has been out hedge cutting it is best to avoid that area for a while.

I haven’t gone tubeless but if you keep getting punctures it could be the way to go.